2016-2023 International Lonestar, 2018-2023 International LT, 2021-2026 International MV and 5 more models recall: ECU Malfunction May Impair Safety Systems
Report received by NHTSA: Nov. 25, 2025.
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- What's recalled
International Motors, LLC (International) is recalling certain 2016 7600, 2016-2023 Lonestar, 2018 8600, 2018-2023 LT, 2021-2026 MV, 2022-2023 RH, 2023-2026 HX, and 2025-2026 HV vehicles. Electrical noise and low signal to the power line carrier may cause the ECU to incorrectly process commands or stop working.
- The risk
Safety systems that depend on the ECU, such as Automatic Traction Control, ABS, Electronic Stability Control, Active Cruise Control, and Collison Mitigation System, may have diminished or lost functionality, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
678 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2016-2023 International Lonestar, 2018-2023 International LT, 2021-2026 International MV, 2023-2026 International HX, 2025-2026 International HV, 2022-2023 International RH and 2 more models.
- Compared with
International Motors, LLC has 12 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 26 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
74 earlier NHTSA recalls for these models since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Nov. 20, 2025 2023-2026 International LT, 2023-2026 International RH recall: Auto Neutral May Fail and Cause Unexpected Vehicle Movement
- Nov. 13, 2025 2023-2026 International LT, 2024-2025 International RH recall: Clogged Port May Delay or Prevent the Release of the Service Brakes
- Oct. 15, 2025 2026 International MV recall: Transmission May Not Shift into Reverse (agency record)
- Aug. 21, 2025 2026 International MV recall: Battery Cable May Short Circuit (agency record)
- Aug. 6, 2025 2017-2025 International MV, 2018-2025 IC Bus TC, 2018-2024 International 1300FBC and 2 more models recall: Brake Pressure Switch May Short and Cause Fire (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
International will work with Bendix to reprogram the ECU, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 19, 2026. Owners may contact International's customer service at 1-800-448-7825. International's number for this recall is 25525. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning January 12, 2026.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- International 7600 2016
- International 8600 2018
- International HV 2025-2026
- International HX 2023-2026
- International Lonestar 2016-2023
- International LT 2018-2023
- International MV 2021-2026
- International RH 2022-2023
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 25V817000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | International Motors, LLC |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM |
| Report received by NHTSA | Nov. 25, 2025 |
| Potentially affected | 678 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 25525 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record